Audi A4: Rear Axle Camber, Adjusting

  Caution

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

• Nut - for Adjusting Bolt

Procedure

- Remove the nut -1- from the subframe/rear lower transverse link threaded connection and install the new nut all the way.

- Adjust the camber by rotating the adjusting bolt -2-.

  Note

To turn the adjusting bolt, turn the hex head at the "top of the bolt".

• Axle alignment specified values. Refer to → Chapter "Axle Alignment Specified Values".

  Note

• The maximum adjustment range is 135º to left or right of center position.
• Do not rotate the adjusting bolt -2- further once the end position has been reached or the components will be damaged.
• For clarity the rear wheel is not shown.

- Tighten the nut and check the camber value again. Refer to → Chapter "Axle Alignment Specified Values".

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Transverse Link"

Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Fine tooth ratchet, commercially available

  Caution

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

• Nut - for Adjusting Bolt

Procedure

- Remove the nut -1- from the threaded connection for the tie rod/subframe, and install the new nut all the way.

- Adjust the toe by turning the eccentric bolt -2-.

  Note

To turn the eccentric bolt, turn the hex head at the "top of the bolt".

• Axle alignment specified values. Refer to → Chapter "Axle Alignment Specified Values".

  Note

• The maximum adjustment range is 90º to left or right of center position.
• The geometric drive axle is automatically changed when individual toe settings are changed.

- Tighten the nut and check the toe value again. Refer to → Chapter "Axle Alignment Specified Values".

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Transverse Link"

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